@liebe many thanks. I am in the cours, drawing, making the jigs and caul ect. Getting the right tools.

Hey @benjaminschwillens82gmail-com Welcome! If you're wondering if you should start the course, just do it. You won't regret it!

Hello, i am Benjamin from belgium. Like all things from the guitar from playing to (and hope) building.

Long time no speak. I'll be mentioning Mark & Carol during my interview next Thursday on guitar makers collective podcast, and how useful Mark's media presence and instruction has been. Current...

Very nice work indeed. I’ll say what I always say when I see an acoustic build, one day I must have a go at building an acoustic. However, I’m always scared because I know how obsessed I am with makin...

Hi Simon Buying the kit isn't essential, but I'd recommend signing up for the courses. I built my acoustic without a kit, but couldn't have done it without following Mark's step by step instruction. S...

Morning. i have been playing acoustic for 7 months and have AWFUL GAS so much ahead of my playing skill set, BUT for me the journey of the entire subject is integral to my playing journey and go hand ...

@liebe Thanks Dan, I appreciate it. It’s a good job those foam brushes are cheap then? Cheers again. 👍

Hey @boo, yes I used the chestnut lacquer and cellulose thinners. I found that foam brushes were overall easier to use than a paint brush as it was such a pain getting the brush clean enough to give ...

@liebe It’s Chestnut product isn’t it? Sorry, I think you’ve mentioned it in this thread before and I’ve had a quick look but I’m dyslexic and I can get lost in a sea of words.

@liebe Yeah ok, I’ll order some and plan another build soon. 🤘😁🤘

Hey @boo give it a go, from the instructions it looks like it can also be sprayed too! Definitely thin it and cut it back regularly. I'd love to hear your thoughts Spraying isn't really an option for ...

@liebe It’s gone really well for you hasn’t it, they look great. I’m definitely going to try this finishing product out. I’m a spray guy as you know but these results are proving that great finishes c...

@robin The person to ask on processing it is Eddie. I’ve forgotten his handle on this website. Do you know who I mean? Eddie Cameron, @eddie6string @electricladyguitars

@nsj 1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand Oh well, thats going to take a while then. I did say its going to be a long term project. Meanwhile, I've got a nice bit of mahogany thats...

1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand

Robin, that sounds great, I’ve said before on these forums that Mens’ Sheds are a great place to get help and the use of equipment and I’m glad you’ve found a good one locally. You’ll also give them t...

@brie You're probably right with a couple of years, I think I've read that somewhere. As for cutting it, I visited the Clydebank Mens Shed yesterday and was made very welcome. The guys there are pred...

Hi Robin, I’m no expert but without kiln drying, you’re probably looking at a couple of years for a big lump like that to dry. If you manage to get it cut into slabs, then drying time would be much re...

It's been some time since I've posted anything, been a bit busy in my new house. Settled in now in Clydebank but haven't got a workshop organised yet. I've got a flimsy 8'x6' shed but its too cluttere...